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Austin 🇺🇸
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 926,426 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |